AgWeatherNet Weekly Weather Outlook for May 28 to June 3, 2016

Cool on Saturday; Heat Wave Coming Next Week

I hope that you have enjoyed the recent interlude of surprisingly normal mid to late May weather, because the splendid temperatures will soon be coming to an abrupt end. Abnormal heat is expected to surge back into the state starting on Tuesday, and then intensify later in the week, at least east of the Cascades. In the meantime, a cool Saturday should yield to moderating conditions later in the Holiday Weekend, before the heat wave moves into the region by the middle of next week. Although western moderation is again possible by the end of the period, widespread high temperatures in the 90s are likely in central Washington at some point during the mid to late next week time frame. In fact, some areas may even reach 100 degrees. There is still significant uncertainty regarding the duration and magnitude of the hot spell. However, a small number of model solutions indicate a prolonged and sweltering heat wave eerily reminiscent of last June. In any event, the chill of Saturday morning will be only a fading, pleasant memory by later next week.

Temperatures

Cool this weekend. Much warmer next week.

Precipitation

A chance of showers in northwestern Washington this weekend.

A slight chance of showers in northwestern areas on Monday morning, and then mostly dry.

Wind

Breezy at times this weekend.

8 to 14 Day Outlook - June 4, 2016 to June 10, 2016

Overall, above average temperatures and near average precipitation are expected during the 8 to 14 day time frame.